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Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders
November 11-12, 2019 | London, UK
7
th
International Conference on
Parkinson’s 2019
November 11-12, 2019
J Neurol Clin Neurosci . | Volume 3
Volume 3
Journal of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience
Identifying the aetiology of sudden acute abnormal involuntary movements in a
Primigravid
Benjamin O Sosa
University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines
A
20-year-old primigravid experienced sudden stiffening of the neck, upper and lower extremities and trunk
associated with joint pains. she was generally well before hospital admission with no history of attacks,
except for her inflammatory bowel disease that was treated more than a year ago. During physical examination,
the patient manifested neck flexion deviated to the right, deviation of the eyes downward and to the right,
spooning of the upper extremities, exhibition of milkmaid’s grip, extension of both lower extremities and jerky
speech. She also showed uncontrollable tremors of the neck and occasional flailing of upper extremities. Her
preliminary laboratory tests were within normal range. It was worth noting here that her family’s medical history
was unremarkable. In this article, the process of arriving at the final diagnosis and treatment would be discussed.
Biography
Benjamin O Sosa is practising physician from the department of Medicine in Philippine General Hospital and also working as Professor
in University of the Philippines Manila.
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